Define the Truth
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Define the Truth
Define the Truth
What is truth? Pilate asked – people still ask it today
Webster
· the body of real things, events, and facts : ACTUALITY
· fidelity to an original or to a standard
· being in accord with fact or reality
H571 אֱמֶת [ʾemeth /eh·meth/] [1]
· Divine instruction, Faithful, assured, firmness, reliability, stability
G225 ἀλήθεια [aletheia /al·ay·thi·a/]
· what is true in any matter under consideration
· OBVIOUS - the true notions of God which are open to human reason without his supernatural intervention
· Example – Romans 1 – heavens declare God’ glory – deniers became fools
God’s WORD is Truth
God’s WORD is Truth
God’s truth is Complete and Inerrant
God breathed – profitable for instruction, correction, and rebuke
16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.
17 Make them holy by your truth; teach them your word, which is truth.
God’s Word is God’s Son
God’s Word is God’s Son
14 So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.
God’s SON is Truth
God’s SON is Truth
6 Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.
Truth is ETERNAL – applies to all TIME
Truth is ETERNAL – applies to all TIME
Truth never changes. Truth never needs revisions of amendments.
Psa 119:89 NIV - Your word, O Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.
· NKJV - Forever, O LORD, Your word is settled in heaven.
· ESV – Forever, O Lord, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens.
35 Heaven and earth will disappear, but my words will never disappear.
Truth is ESTABLISHED
Truth is ESTABLISHED
Truth is established regardless of man’s opinion – AD vs. CE
Truth SUPERSEDES Facts
Truth SUPERSEDES Facts
· Vs facts that change
· truth does not deny facts – “defy vs. deny”
· Example = fact = cancer, but truth = healing
· Signs CONFIRM and follow truth
Science Has Facts, Bible Has Truth
Science Has Facts, Bible Has Truth
· Technology builds on prior knowledge – such as computer technology – Moore’s Law
When was the last time your kids were taught in school…?
· Astronomy – Lunar Lander had big feet – thought dust was thick – but was thin = young earth
· Astronomy – Earth is unique to the universe
· Biology – cross shaped DNA
· Geology – Fish skeletons found in upper layers of Grand Canyon
· History – Columbus was led by the Holy Spirit
📷Up until the 15th century, most people were convinced the world was flat. One man dared to believe differently. His name was Christopher Columbus. He was lead to believe the earth was in fact round based upon the Word of God found in Isaiah chapter 40, which read:
Isa 40:22 NLT - It is God who sits above the circle of the earth. The people below must seem to him like grasshoppers! He is the one who spreads out the heavens like a curtain and makes his tent from them.
Truth SUPERSEDES Law
Truth SUPERSEDES Law
· A law generalizes a body of observations.
· At the time it is made, no exceptions have been found to a law.
· Scientific laws explain things, but they do not describe them.
· One way to tell a law and a theory apart is to ask if the description gives you a means to explain 'why'.
· Example: Consider Newton's Law of Gravity.
· Newton could use this law to predict the behavior of a dropped object, but he couldn't explain why it happened.
· As you can see, there is no 'proof' or absolute 'truth' in science.
· The closest we get are facts, which are indisputable observations.
http://chemistry.about.com/od/chemistry101/a/lawtheory.htm
Truth Supersedes Theories
Truth Supersedes Theories
· a theory is defined as an abstract thought or speculation.
· Concrete decisions cannot be made based upon mere theories.
In comparison:
· Gravity is a LAW
· Evolution is a THEORY! And That’s a FACT!
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Truth is DEPENDABLE
Truth is DEPENDABLE
· Concrete decisions cannot be made based upon mere theories.
· You can build your life on God’s Word!
· Wise man – built his house upon on the Rock of God’s Word – sure foundation – withstood the storm
Truth is UNIVERSAL – applies to all PEOPLE
Truth is UNIVERSAL – applies to all PEOPLE
· Truth applies to everyone – without regard to race, gender, education or nationality
· Examples are: Time, gravity, speed of sound, death, eternal judgment vs. grave sleeping
48 But all who reject me and my message will be judged on the day of judgment by the truth I have spoken.
Truth is ABSOLUTE
Truth is ABSOLUTE
· Does not change
· vs relative truth – “your” truth
· True for you, but not me. Try that on gravity, IRS, school test, police officer, bank teller.
Truth is FUNDAMENTAL – applies to every SITUATION
Truth is FUNDAMENTAL – applies to every SITUATION
· truth is not situational
· Absolute vs. Relative
· True for you, but not me. Try that on gravity, IRS, school test, police officer, bank teller.
Truth is EXCLUSIVE
Truth is EXCLUSIVE
· There can only be one truth. 2 + 2 can only + 4 and nothing else.
· Jesus is THE truth, not A truth
· Jesus is the only way to salvation!
End Time warning: theories of gender and orientation are starting to become “law” in the USA in defiance of God’s TRUTH.
Call to Action: LEARN and Apply God’s Truth!
Call to Action: LEARN and Apply God’s Truth!
· So we can apply it to our lives.